KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
GELF Delivers Books to Beat the Summer Slide in Tennessee
July 17th, 2025
The Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation sends free books home so kids keep reading all summer long.
Politics and Prose: Visit a Legendary Bookstore
July 14th, 2025
Washington, D.C. community hub teaches all ages the power of reading
How a Lifelong Book Lover Helped Build the Wizarding World’s Newest Ride at Universal Epic Universe
July 9th, 2025
Eden Mejia speaks with Universal Creative’s Anisha Vyas-Burgos about Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
The “Dog Man” Project
July 3rd, 2025
Kid Reporter Josephine Lee Interviews Dav Pilkey and Shares Dog Man with Classrooms in South Korea.
A Visit to “The Kelly Clarkson Show”
June 20th, 2025
Kid Reporter Arjun Atluri helps deliver owners of Syd’s Book Shack and Boutique a $10,000 surprise from Scholastic
Powell’s City of Books: World’s Largest Independent Bookstore Connects Kids with Books
June 6th, 2025
In celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, Kid Reporter Owen Marksbury visits the world’s largest independent bookstore, Powell’s City of Books, in Portland, Oregon.
SCAD Holds an Event for Free Comic Book Day with Fulton County Library
June 5th, 2025
On May 3, 2025, SCAD and Fulton Libraries hosted Hissy Fit Mini Comics Fest, celebrating comics, creativity, and community with families, artists, and free activities.
A Connecticut Bookstore Giving a Voice to All One Book at a Time
May 20th, 2025
Syd's Book Shack & Boutique empowers all individuals to find their voice through books and donations.
Cartoons Meet Creativity: Graphic Novels Inspire Kids to Read
May 12th, 2025
Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra interviews authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud following the release of their graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club.
A Conversation with the New Owners of a California Literary Haven
April 22nd, 2025
Hicklebee’s, an award-winning bookstore in San Jose, is owned by Laura Gahrahmat, who continues its legacy with community engagement, diverse books, and popular events.
Blue Willow Bookshop: An Independent Bookstore Builds Community
April 21st, 2025
Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra visits Blue Willow Bookshop to learn about the impact of literature.
Step into Your Favorite Story: Exploring The Rabbit hOle
April 18th, 2025
Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle tours a new museum in Kansas City that brings children’s books to life.
A Visit to the Jane Austen Centre
March 27th, 2025
Famous writer of Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility turns 250, and the British city of Bath is celebrating in her honor.
Meet the Minds Behind I Spy Love
March 7th, 2025
Kid Reporter Grant Killewald speaks with illustrator Walter Wick and riddle makers Dan and Dave Marzollo about the latest installment in the I Spy Series.
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab’s ‘We Are Free, You and Me’
February 27th, 2025
This past fall, Kid Reporter Xander Dorsey had the chance to speak with Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab about their new children's book, We Are Free, You and Me.
A Chat with Witchlings Author Claribel A. Ortega
December 17th, 2024
Bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega discusses her journey and the challenges of revising her latest ‘Witchlings’ book.
Jeff Kinney Brings Hot Mess to Connecticut School
October 29th, 2024
As part of his book tour, the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator visits our Kid Reporter’s school.
A Conversation With Chris Colfer
June 20th, 2024
Our Kid Reporter talks with the award-winning actor, singer, and author at an event for his latest novel in New York City.
Advocate Raises Awareness About Life With a Disability
June 12th, 2024
Melissa Blake, who was born with Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome, has written a new book about her experiences in an ableist society.
Craig Melvin Captures the Joys of Fatherhood
May 22nd, 2024
The NBC Today co-host recently talked with our Kid Reporter about his new children’s book, I’m Proud of You.
Just Breathe: Mallika Chopra Talks About the Power of Mindfulness
May 16th, 2024
A consultant for the award-winning Stillwater TV series, Chopra offers practical ways for kids to cultivate peace and happiness.
Waka T. Brown Talks About Writing for Children
April 15th, 2024
The author of The Very Unfortunate Wish of Melony Yoshimura and other titles talks with our Kid Reporter about her books for middle graders.
Alan Gratz Writes About Pearl Harbor
March 12th, 2024
Our Kid Reporter talks with the author about his new work of historical fiction.
New York City Libraries Face Budget Cuts
January 18th, 2024
Since November 2023, the city’s public libraries have had to close their doors on Sundays.
Author Isabel Wilkerson Charts a Path to the Future
November 7th, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist talks about the need for racial justice at an event hosted by the Emory University Center for Ethics in Georgia.